Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Department of Kinesiology to create, foster and perpetuate
an academic environment and community which transcends social and economic disparity,
and focuses upon improving the human condition through education, research, and practical
applications related to physical activity, fitness, and wellness, and the biological,
psychological, philosophical, social, economic and personal benefits intimately associated
with physical learning, development and achievement.

Related to this mission, it is the philosophy of the department that positive and
formative development of individuals and society, promotion of health, vitality and
wellness, and achievement of self-actualization are derived from a foundational understanding
of the underlying biological, physical, psychological, sociological and philosophical
principles of physical activity, and from the regular practice of physical activities
which promote such understanding.

We believe that our students are profoundly influenced by positive working relationships
with individual faculty members, who are actively involved in teaching, research,
and community outreach. The Department of Kinesiology is therefore committed to continuous
improvement of our curriculum and the process by which we educate our students and
conduct research, and to expansion of our interactions with the local and global community.

The goals of the department are directly related to the mission. These goals are:

Recruit, retain, enlighten motivate and educate a diverse student body, who will benefit
from the educational and experiential opportunities offered by the Department, and
who will act as ambassadors for our programs, Department, College and University as
they build and develop their professional lives and careers

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